If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval can be a game changer. Here’s…
No matter when you're ready to buy a home, getting pre-qualified for a mortgage should always be your first step. During this process, a lender will examine your finances and credit history to determine what type of mortgage program you…
Since the 2017 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a…
If rising home prices leave you wondering if it makes more sense to buy or rent a home in today’s housing market, consider this. It’s not just home prices that have risen in recent years – rental prices have skyrocketed as well. As a…
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, you may have been watching what’s happened with mortgage rates over the past year. It’s true they’ve risen dramatically, but where will they go from here, especially as the market continues to…
If you're in the market to buy a home, you've likely seen multiple headlines lately about the state of our current economy. In today’s housing market, two of the top issues consumers face are inflation and mortgage rates. Let’s take…
Homeownership is on the goal list for many young adults, but sometimes it’s hard to know exactly how to get there. From understanding the path to homeownership, to pre-approval and down payment assistance options, uncertainty along the way can ultimately…
Whether you’ve just retired or you’re thinking about retirement, you may be considering your options and trying to picture a whole new stage of your life. And you’re not alone. Research from the Retirement Industry Trust Association (RITA) shows 10,000 Baby Boomers reach…
If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing,…
According to a recent survey from the Wall Street Journal, the percentage of economists who believe we’ll see a recession in the next 12 months is growing. When surveyed in July 2021, only 12% of economists consulted thought there’d be a recession…
